Autumn at President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House

In the jubilant atmosphere of the whole country towards the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, as a Vietnamese, everyone remembers the image of the great President Ho Chi Minh. In Lao Cai ward, the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House is a red address to educate the history and tradition of patriotism for the next generation.

Today is the morning of September 2nd.

The capital of yellow flowers and sunshine Ba Dinh

Millions of hearts wait, birds are silent

Suddenly a loving song rang out

Ho Chi Minh ! Ho Chi Minh!

The verses in the poem “Sang ngày 2 tháng 9” by poet To Huu were memorized by students of Ngo Van So Secondary School, Lao Cai Ward and resounded on a clear autumn morning at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House, located on the banks of the Red River, in Lao Cai Ward. It is worth mentioning that when listening to the poems, songs, looking at the rows of trees at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House, Lao Cai Ward, everyone was moved as if seeing the image of Uncle Ho.

Leaders and former leaders of Lao Cai province offer incense at President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House, Lao Cai Ward. Photo: Ngoc Bang

Comrade Trinh Xuan Truong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, offered incense at the Memorial House of President Ho Chi Minh, Lao Cai Ward. Photo: Ngoc Bang

67 years ago, on September 24, 1958, right here, during his visit and work in Lao Cai province, Uncle Ho talked with the cadres and workers of Lao Cai Power Plant, and at the same time kindly visited and encouraged the cadres, party members, soldiers and ethnic people of Lao Cai.

In a respectful and sacred atmosphere, teachers and students of Ngo Van So Secondary School offered incense to commemorate Uncle Ho and visited the space of President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House. Images of Uncle Ho's revolutionary life, along with artifacts such as rubber sandals, a hat, a stick, especially images of Uncle Ho visiting and talking with cadres, soldiers, and ethnic people of Lao Cai and his words... all moved everyone.

Teachers and students from schools in Lao Cai ward offer incense at President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House, Lao Cai ward.

Vu Trung Dung, a 7th grader at Ngo Van So Secondary School in Lao Cai, said: I was very proud to hear about Uncle Ho's journey to visit Lao Cai province and talk to the people of the ethnic groups in the province. I was also very moved when I heard stories about the relics associated with Uncle Ho's revolutionary life.

Vu Minh Chau, a 7th grader at Ngo Van So Secondary School in Lao Cai Ward, said: “When I come here, I learn more about history, the ideals, ethics, and style of beloved Uncle Ho. As a student, I will study well, listen to my teachers and parents to be worthy of being a good child and good student, a good child of Uncle Ho, a good citizen who is useful to society and the country.”

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House is an important project located in the Ho Chi Minh Park National Historical Site, Lao Cai Ward. The project was built in 2023, celebrating the 65th anniversary of Uncle Ho's visit to Lao Cai. This is a place where people can come to burn incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, and at the same time visit the area displaying relics and images of Uncle Ho, especially images of Uncle visiting, talking, and encouraging cadres, soldiers, and Lao Cai people. A close, intimate space for each Lao Cai resident and visitor to express their respect and gratitude to the father of the nation.

Teacher Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, teacher in charge of the Youth Union, Ngo Van So Secondary School, Lao Cai Ward, said: Ngo Van So Secondary School is located in Lao Cai Ward, which is close to Uncle Ho's Memorial House. Therefore, every year, the school organizes for students to come here at the beginning of the school year, on holidays, and on Uncle Ho's birthday to report to Uncle Ho about their achievements and educate the students about patriotism, national pride, and the desire to contribute.

Immediately after its completion, the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House became a "red address" welcoming many people, tourists, and students to visit and learn about Uncle Ho's revolutionary life and activities, as well as his feelings for Lao Cai.

On every important anniversary of the country and the province, the Memorial House is also the place where provincial delegates come to offer incense and report to Uncle Ho. From a red address for educating revolutionary traditions, this place is becoming a meaningful historical and cultural tourist destination of Lao Cai ward.

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House has profound historical significance and bears the mark of revolutionary tradition.

Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Dung, Vice Chairman of Lao Cai Ward People's Committee said: Currently, Ho Chi Minh Park is being renovated to create a beautiful open space, becoming a cultural and historical tourist destination, especially a "red address" for traditional education for the young generation of Lao Cai Ward and the whole province.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the country, educational institutions as well as the people of Lao Cai ward often come here to organize activities. Thereby, arousing pride, creating great motivation for generations of people of Lao Cai ward in particular and Lao Cai province in general to continuously study and work following the example of Uncle Ho, competing to build the homeland to be more and more prosperous and civilized.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/mua-thu-ben-nha-luu-niem-chu-tich-ho-chi-minh-post880236.html